Kyoto Race 8 - Allowance Race

Jockey: Kohei Matsuyama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after another solid effort at Nakayama Dirt, finishing third to Mogensen and beaten a length and a half despite being an outside chance in the betting. He had won by two lengths from Silver Don the start prior and has one win with two placings from three attempts around 1200m. With Kohei Matsuyama aboard and a consistent recent profile, he rates a genuine winning chance.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $201,550.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:10.40 | 6-5-3 | 14 |
| 1.6L | $18.00 |
| 1/13 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Damian Lane | 58kg | 1:10.80 | 7-6-1 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/15 | 26/07/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:11.00 | 3-3-3 | 14 |
| 2.6L | $6.10 |
| 3/16 | 31/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:24.90 | 9-9-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $19.40 |
| 2/16 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:25.00 | 8-9-2 | 13 |
| 1.0L | $19.80 |
| 7/16 | 11/04/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:52.50 | 6-5-7 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Fuma Matsuwaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell with recent form that has to be treated cautiously. She was last seen finishing last at Hanshin Dirt, beaten over 18 lengths after fading late and unwanted in the market, following another well-beaten 14th at the same venue. The positive is a proven 1200m record with two wins, but she has to produce a much sharper effort to turn that into more than a place hope.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 13/09/2026 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $201,550.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:11.80 | 7-6-14 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $39.90 |
| 14/16 | 13/06/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $267,690.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:11.40 | 2-3-14 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $28.90 |
| 2/13 | 21/05/2026 | 81 | COND 4U | $120,614.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:11.90 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $8.10 |
| 15/16 | 01/03/2026 | 99 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:11.00 | - | 4 |
| 11.4L | $22.40 |
| 5/16 | 22/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $297,420.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:08.70 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/10/2025 | 31 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1200m | M | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:10.80 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after resuming with a third at Nakayama Dirt, beaten just under three lengths behind Morino Sepia when near the top of an open market. He won by a length and a half at Kokura Dirt over 1000m the start prior as a short odds-on favourite and has placed every time around 1200m. With two wins and three placings from six starts, his profile sets the benchmark.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 20/09/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $271,810.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:09.60 | 2-2-3 | 15 |
| 2.8L | $5.60 |
| 1/13 | 04/07/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 0:57.10 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 3/16 | 09/05/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 1:11.50 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.30 |
| 1/16 | 28/02/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 57kg | 1:12.00 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/16 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 56kg | 1:12.90 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.20 |
| 4/16 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 56kg | 1:25.90 | - | 12 |
| 7.5L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Ryusei Sakai
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked back into form at Urawa last start, finishing second to Bee Kong in A2B1 grade and beaten just under a length after travelling into the race strongly. That was a clear lift on his Hanshin Dirt 14th, where he was big odds and made no impact. Third-up now, dropping from that stronger recent grade and already a winner at this venue and distance, he has credible each-way claims.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 20/10/2026 | 44 | A2B1 3U | $124,314.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:26.90 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.70 |
| 14/16 | 06/09/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $201,460.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:24.50 | - | 1 |
| 12.4L | $73.30 |
| 7/16 | 13/06/2026 | 104 | ALLOW 3U | $267,690.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:11.40 | 10-9-7 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $18.20 |
| 5/16 | 01/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:11.70 | - | 3 |
| 2.2L | $9.10 |
| 1/15 | 07/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:12.30 | - | 13 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/15 | 10/01/2026 | 167 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:12.50 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell with a mixed but capable profile. She was last seen running 12th at Hanshin Dirt, beaten over 17 lengths after racing prominently and giving little when well in the market. Her Chukyo Dirt win over Keiai Maunga the run prior was much stronger, and she has already won at this track. If she returns near that better form, she is right in the place discussion.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 13/09/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $201,550.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 54kg | 1:11.80 | 2-2-12 | 4 |
| 17.2L | $3.90 |
| 1/16 | 23/08/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $197,550.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 54kg | 1:11.90 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $7.10 |
| 1/16 | 31/05/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:12.20 | 1-1-1 | 16 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/16 | 23/05/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:11.80 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/16 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:25.00 | - | 16 |
| 1.6L | $6.70 |
| 5/16 | 28/02/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:12.00 | - | 9 |
| 9.0L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after finishing second last at Tokyo Dirt over 1400m, beaten seven and a half lengths after settling back and making no impression. Her earlier Hanshin Dirt third in FM ALLOW company shows she can run well when at her best, and Yuji Nakai has a strong record aboard her. Even so, she must lift sharply from the fresh run to worry these.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 31/10/2026 | 230 | ALLOW 3U | $205,010.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:25.00 | 7-9-12 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $6.60 |
| 3/13 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:24.50 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $6.10 |
| 2/16 | 15/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW FM 4U | $210,330.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:11.90 | 14-14-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $7.60 |
| 11/16 | 18/01/2026 | 210 | ALLOW FM 4U | $292,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:24.60 | - | 14 |
| 6.8L | $83.70 |
| 3/16 | 22/06/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $324,230.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:23.40 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $17.60 |
| 5/16 | 01/06/2025 | 105 | ALLOW 4U | $234,800.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:11.40 | - | 12 |
| 2.9L | $22.50 |

Jockey: Kanta Taguchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Came from off the speed to win by a nose from Blue Lace at this track last start, a much better result than his ninth here the run prior when beaten four and a half lengths at big odds. His two wins and two placings from six starts at this venue and distance are a genuine asset. The last-start spike has to be backed up, but he can run into the minor money if he holds that level.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | SP | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:10.90 | 7-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $17.90 |
| 9/16 | 10/10/2026 | 6 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 56kg | 1:23.10 | 10-8-9 | 15 |
| 4.7L | $133.80 |
| 13/18 | 04/10/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 3U | $142,780.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 57kg | 1:08.10 | 14-13-13 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $155.90 |
| 16/17 | 12/07/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:07.20 | 4-7-16 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $196.40 |
| 10/12 | 04/07/2026 | 6 | ALLOW 3U | $198,120.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 11-9-10 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $59.30 |
| 8/10 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 0:58.00 | 2-2-8 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $50.50 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten at both recent Tokyo Dirt runs, finishing last to Heritage Bloom over 1400m and beaten over 10 lengths after being unwanted in the market. He was second last the start prior, again failing to make ground when the pressure went on. A prior 1200m win is noted, but current form leaves him with a sizeable task against sharper rivals.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $205,010.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 58kg | 1:25.00 | 11-11-13 | 8 |
| 10.1L | $207.30 |
| 13/14 | 17/10/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $207,400.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:24.70 | 8-8-13 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $55.30 |
| 6/16 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $207,400.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:23.50 | 16-16-6 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $257.00 |
| 13/16 | 20/09/2026 | 162 | ALLOW 3U | $271,810.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 58kg | 1:09.60 | 12-11-13 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $117.60 |
| 7/16 | 11/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | M | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:10.70 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $204.40 |
| 9/12 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 58kg | 1:23.60 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $188.30 |

Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved at this track last start, finishing fourth to Mame Tank and beaten just over two lengths at big odds. That was a better effort than his Niigata Dirt 13th, where he was beaten over 12 lengths and never threatened. He is third-up and has two wins with three placings from ten starts at the distance, so a minor placing is possible if he builds again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $205,010.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:10.60 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $44.90 |
| 13/15 | 17/10/2026 | 97 | ALLOW 3U | $279,710.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:11.30 | 7-10-13 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $8.30 |
| 7/12 | 12/07/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $272,450.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 0:57.70 | 2-4-7 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $8.30 |
| 3/13 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $278,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 58kg | 1:10.80 | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/16 | 29/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:11.30 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/16 | 08/03/2026 | 104 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 58kg | 1:10.90 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $9.20 |